This week I’m joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcmerrill/">Greg Merrill</a>, the former Head of Digital Transformation at Nike, for a deep dive into what it really takes to lead change in today’s fast-moving world. From his unconventional career journey to his insights on balancing innovation and operational excellence, Greg shares how transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people, strategy, and building a culture that thrives on adaptation. This episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.
 ---- Sponsored by <a href="https://vtex.com/">VTEX</a>

This week I’m joined by Greg Merrill, the former Head of Digital Transformation at Nike, for a deep dive into what it really takes to lead change in today’s fast-moving world. From his unconventional career journey to his insights on balancing innovation and operational excellence, Greg shares how transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people, strategy, and building a culture that thrives on adaptation. This episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss. ---- Sponsored by VTEX

This week I’m joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregcmerrill/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Greg Merrill</a>, the former Head of Digital Transformation at Nike, for a deep dive into what it really takes to lead change in today’s fast-moving world. From his unconventional career journey to his insights on balancing innovation and operational excellence, Greg shares how transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people, strategy, and building a culture that thrives on adaptation. This episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.
 ---- Sponsored by <a href="https://vtex.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VTEX</a>

53. Former Nike, Greg Merrill: “You can’t cut your way to growth. Companies that thrive invest in building what’s next.”

OFFBounds is a podcast where commerce executives share their perspectives, successes, and lessons learned in their careers to inspire other global leaders in their journey and decision-making. Every week, the host Paula Macaggi meets industry leaders to discuss business strategies, careers, and leadership in one-on-one conversations challenging the limits of borders and boundaries. Paula unveils the person behind the leader and brings to her audience of commerce executives experiences to relate, motivate, and reflect on decisions that are shaping commerce. OFFBounds is the first podcast recorded in person with audio and video featuring executives in commerce from around the world.

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OFFBounds is a podcast where commerce executives share their perspectives, successes, and lessons learned in their careers to inspire other global leaders in their journey and decision-making.Every week, the host Paula Macaggi meets industry leaders to discuss business strategies, careers, and leadership in one-on-one conversations challenging the limits of borders and boundaries.Paula unveils the person behind the leader and brings to her audience of commerce executives experiences to relate, motivate, and reflect on decisions that are shaping commerce.OFFBounds is the first podcast recorded in person with audio and video featuring executives in commerce from around the world.

OFFBounds is a podcast where commerce executives share their perspectives, successes, and lessons learned in their careers to inspire other global leaders in their journey and decision-making. Every week, the host Paula Macaggi meets industry leaders to discuss business strategies, careers, and leadership in one-on-one conversations challenging the limits of borders and boundaries. Paula unveils the person behind the leader and brings to her audience of commerce executives experiences to relate, motivate, and reflect on decisions that are shaping commerce. OFFBounds is the first podcast recorded in person with audio and video featuring executives in commerce from around the world.

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53. Former Nike, Greg Merrill: “You can’t cut your way to growth. Companies that thrive invest in building what’s next.”

53. Former Nike, Greg Merrill: “You can’t cut your way to growth. Companies that thrive invest in building what’s next.”

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